It was fun to follow Armpit as he tries to make a new and clean life for himself. He keeps running into trouble, however, trouble by the name of X-rayIt was fun to follow Armpit as he tries to make a new and clean life for himself. He keeps running into trouble, however, trouble by the name of X-ray, but Armpit just keeps taking "small steps" and hoping that one day things will fall into place. ...more

An odd little book about young Coraline who thinks her life is boring until she is confronted with losing it in the world of "others". Another story wAn odd little book about young Coraline who thinks her life is boring until she is confronted with losing it in the world of "others". Another story with a door in an old house that leads to another world which for Coraline seems like it might be better with her "other" mother and "other" father as they are bent on giving her everything that she wishes. However, Coraline discovers how disturbing this other world is when she is locked in a mirror and meets the ghostly children who have come before her. She sets out to not only save the lost children, but also her parents who have been kidnapped. ...more

Joey suffers from ADHD and starts the book living with his grandmother, abandoned by both his mom and dad and struggling to maintain any sense of contJoey suffers from ADHD and starts the book living with his grandmother, abandoned by both his mom and dad and struggling to maintain any sense of control in his daily life. His mother suddenly pops up having gotten her life in order and wanting to be responsible for her son again. His grandmother can't take it and just disappears one day. Mother and son have to learn to live with each other while Joey's behavior spirals out of control landing him in a special education program for behaviorally challenged kids. This book follows Joey through the ups and downs of living with ADHD and the impulsivity that consumes his life. This book really resonates with the lives of students I have and I feel myself drawn by both sides of the story. The mom trying to be responsible and take care of her child and the teacher whose concern is the safety and education of both Joey and the other students in the classroom. A great read....more